X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Photographic detector support
Patent
1995-11-29
1997-04-29
Wong, Don
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Photographic detector support
378170, 378187, 378168, G03B 4202
Patent
active
056256663
ABSTRACT:
A radiographic film retaining device for holding a film packet while producing a radiographic image of selected teeth of a patient's mouth is disclosed. The retaining device includes a substantially thin bite portion configured for placement between upper and lower teeth of the patient's mouth and a retaining structure positioned distally of the bite portion. The retaining structure has a film packet gripping structure for holding the film packet lingually adjacent the selected teeth when the bite portion is gripped between the upper and lower teeth. The retaining structure comprises a narrow extension of the bite portion. The film packet gripping structure includes a slit formed and extending through the retaining structure from the distal end thereof toward the bite portion. The device also has means for locating an x-ray machine cone in proper position relative to the film packet.
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Caplan, Esq. Julian
Wong Don
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